Egyptian Spinach (Corchorus olitorius) has a bright green leaf with a soft texture when eaten, and children love it. It loves the heat and should be grown in full sun. It can be germinated from seed and grown in humus-rich soil.

The fresh leaves can be eaten as a salad green or potherb, the dried leaves can be used as tea or as a thickener. When cooked, though the leaves can be gummy, Egyptian spinach is versatile enough to be used anywhere Spinach would be used.